Symptoms of talus fractures

Diagnosis of talus fractures

When you present to the clinic with these symptoms, your doctor will perform a thorough physical examination and order an X-ray or CT-scan to diagnose the location and severity of the fracture.

Treatment of talus fractures

Based on the finding, your doctor will treat talusfractures by either non-surgical or surgical methods.

Non-surgical treatment: If the bone has not moved out of alignment, your doctor will place your ankle in a cast for 6 to 8 weeks. You will be advised to perform exercises to help strengthen your foot and ankle and restore range of motion once the cast is removed.

Surgical treatment: If the fractured bones have shifted out of position, your surgeon will suggest surgery to realign the fractured bones and stabilize the talus with metal plates and/or screws. After surgery, you may have to wear a cast for 6 to 8 weeks until completehealing. Physical therapy exercises will be initiated to restore movement.